(Day 25) Fear of Forever
Objectively, I know how ridiculous it sounds before it comes out of my mouth. The fear I have within me isn’t something that just anyone can appreciate because…
Prisoner of Aquaphobia
I am afraid of water. Of giant expanses of dihydrogen monoxide that could bury you alive without a moment’s hesitation. I am scared of the mere thought of…
THE FACE.
There I am. Here is me. I stare at him. He is me, and his face is mine. The face. Copied verbatim in the cool gleam of the silver. Moonlight’s glare leaves the…
In the Water, Mother Dear
Glee and humidity filled the air around the swimming hole. The latter made Todd’s white T cling to his chest. The former gave his heart a pinch. “Git in the…
Childhood Fear
“Mama! Mama!” it cried in its mechanical monotone. With tooth-jarring whirrs and screeches, it jerked one foot in front of the other and shuffled towards us…
A Fear's Effect
Standing by the wall As the music starts to pound Everybody dancing, moving with the sound Awkwardness, uncertainty A fear that grips my heart It makes my…
Avoiding the Storm
As the sky began to darken, his pulse quickens. He has to get home before the storm. He runs to his car, fumbling for his keys. He drops them, but quickly…
Fear of Being Phobic
“I’ve been to every club in this effing town and I can’t seem to find what I’m looking for!” James complains. “Give it time, James, you’ll find someone,” Jenny…
Office Treats [Phobia Challenge]
Cheryl was sweetest lady in the world, who made working at Inatech bearable. She loved Holidays, and spent weeks planning. She brought a smörgåsbord of treats…
Melophobia
Finally I’m home. I remove my ear piece and take my iPod out of my pocket. I don’t switch it off, because I don’t have to. It was never on. My home is simply…
The Box
Suddenly, I notice that there’s music playing. My hands are trembling as I hold my bag; my nails digging deep into the strap and leaving marks there. I am…
Triskadekaphobia
It was everywhere. This was the last straw. No more would this idiotic figure be present in the human race! No more! I would obliterate it! It would no longer…
The Human Cannonball's Greatest Fear
“Mark, what are you talking about? You fly every day!” “That’s completely different. That’s more like a very long jump. This is getting in an oversized…